Hunter Haight

Born:Apr 4, 2004Draft: 2022 Wild, 47th Overall
Hometown:Strathroy, OntarioPosition:Centre
Known For:Shoots:Right
National Team:CanadaCurrent Status:Top Prospect (Minnesota Wild)

Hunter Haight (born April 4, 2004) is a Canadian ice hockey player, recently playing for the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He led the ALLIANCE U16 league in scoring in 2020, helping the Elgin Middlesex Chiefs U16 club to a league championship while scoring 11 goals and 26 points in 16 games during the playoffs. Haight was selected 47th overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

Hunter Haight Barrie Colts
Hunter Haight, Barrie Colts (Photo by Terry Wilson / OHL Images)

Haight made the jump to the OHL in 2021 with momentum riding after a successful campaign with the Elgin Middlesex Chiefs team, but his rookie season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Haight made his debut in the 2022 season, scoring 22 goals and 41 points in 63 games, while adding five points in six games during the OHL Playoffs. Haight is expected to return to Barrie for the 2022-23 season.

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Achievements

  • ALLIANCE U16 Champion (2020)
  • ALLIANCE U16 Most Goals (32) (2020)

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